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The Hidden Crisis in Kenya’s Healthcare Reform: Stories from the Ground

In October 2023, Kenya’s healthcare system underwent a major change. The familiar National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) was replaced by the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). While this change promised…

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The Hidden Health Risks of Meat Consumption: A Look at Kenya’s Nyama Choma Culture

Mention “nyama choma,” “wet fried beef,” or “kuku fry” in Kenya, and you’re likely to spark a lively discussion – a testament to the nation’s love for these meaty delicacies.…

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Kenyans Struggle with Non Communicable Diseases

Mercy Adoyo, a 32-year-old mother of three, recalls her third antenatal clinic session in late March 2024. During this visit, the nurse on duty asked her to spare a few…

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Experts Advocate for Implementation of Food Labelling Policy

Imagine the scene: you’re leisurely strolling through a bustling supermarket or mall, surrounded by a tempting array of treats and delicacies. Perhaps you have your children, nieces, or nephews in…

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Sounding the Alarm: A Call to End the Cycle of FGM

On a quiet Saturday morning two years ago, Felistas Onyoni was startled awake by a resounding knock on her gate. It was the half-term holiday, and students had returned home.…

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African countries Must Invest in Community Health Systems

African governments should invest in community health systems and extension community health workers for their citizens for effective delivery of health services. Dr. Herilinda Temba an epidemiologist with the African…

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World Cancer Day

A few things to remember on this World Cancer Day. According to WHO, Cancer is a large group of diseases that can start in almost any organ or tissue of…

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Cervical Cancer and How Best To Protect Yourself

What do you know bout Cervical cancer? Any idea on how to best protect yourself? Stay with me as I share the story of a woman I met in Mombasa…

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Watch Out for Smokeless Tobacco and Nicotine

Do you know that your child could be consuming tobacco and nicotine products right under your nose? For parents, now is the time to watch out for smokeless tobacco and…

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Smoking during pregnancy & an asthmatic child

7:43 PM. That’s the first time that she took a puff. She inhaled lightly. Just a little. And when she released the smoke, there was a 3-minute cough that ‘attempted’…

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